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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.40, 4,434.30 and 2,373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.40, 4,434.30 and 2,373.64 is: 3,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.40 : 4,434.30 = 2,373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.40/4,434.30 = 2,373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.40x = 4,434.30 × 2,373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.40x = 10,525,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,525,431.85/2,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.21

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